Karina threw out those words and ran off.

The only place she could go was the hospital, where she had switched shifts to cover the night shift.

Tonight, the hospital hallways were unusually quiet, with only the occasional beeping of medical equipment breaking the silence.

As usual, Karina patrolled the patient ward, checking on the conditions of her patients.

But then, an unexpected figure appeared before her.

Kieran hobbled toward her, leaning heavily on his crutches, his gait uneven.

Karina wrinkled her nose. What was that smell?

It seemed to be coming from him. The closer he got, the stronger the scent became.

reeked of alcohol, and his eyes were clouded with confusion

slurred her name, his voice thick and indistinct. Suddenly, he reached out and grabbed

Karina tried

drunk! What are you doing here? Let

his other hand reaching for her face, as if to force a kiss. Terrified, Karina turned

to me." His voice, low and sinister, sent chills down Karina's spine. Goosebumps covered her arms as she struggled desperately. Summoning her courage, she drove her knee sharply into Kieran's groin. He gasped in pain, his grip loosening just

break free and bolted toward the nurses' station, where she knew her colleagues would be-and

Kieran, drunk and enraged, refused to let her go. Gritting his teeth against the pain, he took long, unsteady

her scream. Her cries

and kicked

to draw attention, but Kieran's strength was overwhelming. He dragged her toward the stairwell, ignoring her

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Karina. She twisted her head and tried to bite his hand, but Kieran seemed prepared. His grip tightened, cutting off

force. Her body

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